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The First Deadly Sin
“He's searching for a killer. She's searching for a miracle .... And time is running out.”
5.8 / 10• 1980• 1h 52m•R• English
CrimeDramaMysteryThriller
Storyline
A serial killer is stalking New York. Inspector Edward X. Delaney is an NYPD detective, nearing retirement, who is trying to put together the pieces of the case. Are the victims somehow linked? What does the brutal method of death signify?
Cast & Crew
Frank Sinatra
Edward X. Delaney
Lead
Faye Dunaway
Barbara Delaney
David Dukes
Daniel Blank
George Coe
Dr. Bernardi
Brenda Vaccaro
Monica Gilbert
Martin Gabel
Christopher Langley
James Whitmore
Dr. Sanford Ferguson
Anthony Zerbe
Captain Broughton
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Brian G. Hutton's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The First Deadly Sin is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
